2013 · Registration
Registered with the CAC on 22 March 2013.
OUR STORY
Every chapter
shapes the work.
From early environmental engagement and Benue flood relief to school learning and community WASH, our history connects care for people with care for the environment.
OUR JOURNEY
A history of showing up.
2016 · Operations begin
RCDI officially begins operational work.
2017 · Environment and relief
World Environment Day engagement and flood-relief support in Benue.
2024 · Water learning
World Water Day with GSS Kabusa, and a government-school visit to the dam in Ushafa.
2025 · School and community action
MHD 2025, school WASH Clubs, environmental clean-ups and World Environment Day engagement.
2026 · Kwali community work
Safe-water support and the menstrual-health gathering documented in our half-year report.
The stories along the way.
2017 / BENUE
Standing with Benue families
RCDI’s early response included relief materials for families affected by flooding in Benue State.
Explore Standing with Benue familiesSINCE 2017 / WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
Environmental action since 2017
World Environment Day has been part of RCDI’s environmental education and engagement since 2017.
Explore Environmental action since 20172025 / MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY
Menstrual dignity: the 2025 chapter
RCDI’s Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 activity forms part of its continuing commitment to menstrual dignity.
Explore Menstrual dignity: the 2025 chapter2024 / GSS KABUSA & USHAFA
Learning where Abuja’s water comes from
World Water Day engagement with GSS Kabusa and a government-school learning visit to the dam in Ushafa brought water education beyond the classroom.
Explore Learning where Abuja’s water comes fromSUPPORT COMMUNITY ACTION
Help put dignity, water
and learning within reach.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
School action. Community care.
2016 / JSS DURUMI
Practical school WASH from the beginning
Waste bins and school-tap rehabilitation were part of RCDI’s early work at JSS Durumi.
Explore Practical school WASH from the beginningSCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION
Students caring for their school environment
School environmental clean-ups connect WASH learning with practical care for shared spaces.
Explore Students caring for their school environmentAPRIL 2025 / EARTH DAY
Restoring a community space in Apo
Project ReFresh brought community sanitation and practical handwashing together at Apo Resettlement Zone E, Abuja.
Explore Restoring a community space in Apo2026 / BWARI & MAITAMA
School learning, dignity and tree planting
Public reporting records menstrual-health education at FGGC Bwari and World Environment Day tree planting at GSS Maitama.
Explore School learning, dignity and tree plantingCIVIL SOCIETY & INSTITUTIONAL ENGAGEMENT
RCDI at the United Nations.
In February 2025, RCDI’s Executive Director participated in the civil-society townhall at UN Headquarters, New York.
Read about our institutional engagement